The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-07-28

pay IN Cobb county will visit the farm of
Mr. John II. Johnson, near Moons Station,
they certainly will change their notion
Mr. johnson started some twelve or fifteen
years ago without a cent in the world or
any one to look to for help, but he had two
good stout hands, and an indomitable will
to use them, and now he owns several hun
bred acres of land on which are comforta.
Die houses and fine barns, with plenty of
good stock of all kinds needed on farm.
lie also has several fine colts. He does not
depend on the west for his mules and horses
but he has good pastures for his stock
and raises them He says he wouldn't own
land where the stocklaw was not in force.
Mr.. johnson runs his business on the cash
system, and has his last years crop in cash
IN bank or in responsible hands.
AT the reunion of the eth Ga. Regiment
at Powder Springs on the DIST, Mr.. viii
Upshaw was brought out on cot and
placed near the stand so he could hear the
speeches 1t also gave an opportunity for
him to meet many of his friends. For
twenty-five months he has been ON his bed
a helpless invalid, caused by fall iniuring
his spine. he is cheerful under his Attic
tons, with smile and kindly greeting for
all 1t is sad to see so bright an intellect
debarred from entering the arena of busy
life We trust kind Providence viii restore
| him to permanent health
"A young man from Gypsum City, Kan
sas, came South recently on a visit to our
towns and States, and while here visited one
Of our young ladies' near Marietta, carry
ing home with him one of her photographs.
Upon his return the Gypsum Echo speaks
of his bringing back some relics from Mis-
sionary Ridge and Confederate money
which was curiosity. The young lady is
much puzzled as she does not know which
she passes for the money or the relics of the
Ridge
Editor George P Woods, of the Hawk
insville Dispatch, accompanied by his
friend Mr. John L. Anderson, of Hawkins
vile, arrived in the city last Monday, and
stopping at Miss Marlow's Mr.. Woods has
come up to eat North Georgia pears and
play checkers, but the boss checker player
in Marietta will keep him so busy he won't
have time to write home. We welcome
these gentlemen to our city and trust their
visit may be pleasant and beneficial,
The Marietta Bible Society held their
annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church
on last Sunday night. Rev. Herbert P.
Myers delivered the address. A collection
Of S225 so was obtained. The following Of
fcers were elected B. R. Legg, President;
Rev P. NJ. Ryburn, Vice President; w. j.
Hudson, Secretary, and w L. Sessions
Treasurer. Executive Committee: R. n.
Holland, G S. Tumlin and E. Faw
There is some talk of a railroad from
this place to Marietta to connect with the
Marietta and North Georgia and also from
here to Dallas. We understand a charter
has been applied for both routes - Carroll
ton Times.
Yes, we are afraid it is all talk and no
railroad 1t don't cost anything to get
charter passed through the Legislature,
consequently the Legislature is crowded
with applications to build railroads.
Parties with property to sell will do
we'll to consult Northcutt & Dobbs within
the next ten days. They pay for all adver
Using and charge only . pei cent when sale
is made.
Lawns reduced to 81 cents at Hirschs.
Go every where else to look, and come
to Sessions, Handy q Cos to buy.
Lard, Sugar and Coffee at Sessions.
Handy & Co, cheap and good
Chairs, Bedsteads, Mattresses and Ia
bles cheap at Hisschy
The Gem City Social Club gave a most
delightful entertainment at the residence of
Mr.. W. n. Crisis on Wednesday evening
of last week. A large and appreciative
audience was present.
The young ladies' we're out Monday Sc
curing contributions from our citizens to
employ the Cornet Band to play in the
park. They were quite successful
Mrs W. f. Brown and daughter, of
Joseph, Fulton county, are spending a few
days with their uncle, Mr. H. 7. Bailey.
-Hrsch Il Sons sell shoes aud slippers
cheaper than any firm in the city.
An egg within an egg, is what Mr.. L.
S Cox discovered the other morning when
his cook broke an egg.
Misses Mamie and Emma McCutcheon
have returned home after delightful visit
to relatives in Rome
Miss Mamie MeCutcheon is spending a
few days with Miss Pearl Lynch, at lC3
Wheat street, Atlanta.
NJ VIII Tatum, of South Carolina, is
visiting in the city.